Numbers 14:22
Because all those men which have seen my glory, and my miracles, which I did in Egypt and in the wilderness, and have tempted me now these ten times, and have not hearkened to my voice;
Original Language Analysis
כִּ֣י
H3588
כִּ֣י
Strong's:
H3588
Word #:
1 of 20
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
כָל
H3605
כָל
Strong's:
H3605
Word #:
2 of 20
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
הָֽאֲנָשִׁ֗ים
Because all those men
H582
הָֽאֲנָשִׁ֗ים
Because all those men
Strong's:
H582
Word #:
3 of 20
properly, a mortal (and thus differing from the more dignified h0120); hence, a man in general (singly or collectively)
הָֽרֹאִ֤ים
which have seen
H7200
הָֽרֹאִ֤ים
which have seen
Strong's:
H7200
Word #:
4 of 20
to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
אֶת
H853
אֶת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
5 of 20
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
כְּבֹדִי֙
my glory
H3519
כְּבֹדִי֙
my glory
Strong's:
H3519
Word #:
6 of 20
properly, weight, but only figuratively in a good sense, splendor or copiousness
וְאֶת
H853
וְאֶת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
7 of 20
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
אֹ֣תֹתַ֔י
and my miracles
H226
אֹ֣תֹתַ֔י
and my miracles
Strong's:
H226
Word #:
8 of 20
a signal (literally or figuratively), as a flag, beacon, monument, omen, prodigy, evidence, etc
אֲשֶׁר
H834
אֲשֶׁר
Strong's:
H834
Word #:
9 of 20
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
עָשִׂ֥יתִי
which I did
H6213
עָשִׂ֥יתִי
which I did
Strong's:
H6213
Word #:
10 of 20
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
וּבַמִּדְבָּ֑ר
and in the wilderness
H4057
וּבַמִּדְבָּ֑ר
and in the wilderness
Strong's:
H4057
Word #:
12 of 20
a pasture (i.e., open field, whither cattle are driven); by implication, a desert
אֹתִ֗י
H853
אֹתִ֗י
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
14 of 20
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
עֶ֣שֶׂר
me now these ten
H6235
עֶ֣שֶׂר
me now these ten
Strong's:
H6235
Word #:
16 of 20
ten (as an accumulation to the extent of the digits)
פְּעָמִ֔ים
times
H6471
פְּעָמִ֔ים
times
Strong's:
H6471
Word #:
17 of 20
a stroke, literally or figuratively (in various applications, as follow)
וְלֹ֥א
H3808
וְלֹ֥א
Strong's:
H3808
Word #:
18 of 20
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
Cross References
Job 19:3These ten times have ye reproached me: ye are not ashamed that ye make yourselves strange to me.Psalms 106:26Therefore he lifted up his hand against them, to overthrow them in the wilderness:Genesis 31:7And your father hath deceived me, and changed my wages ten times; but God suffered him not to hurt me.Exodus 17:2Wherefore the people did chide with Moses, and said, Give us water that we may drink. And Moses said unto them, Why chide ye with me? wherefore do ye tempt the LORD?Exodus 32:1And when the people saw that Moses delayed to come down out of the mount, the people gathered themselves together unto Aaron, and said unto him, Up, make us gods, which shall go before us; for as for this Moses, the man that brought us up out of the land of Egypt, we wot not what is become of him.
Historical Context
The adult generation (except Caleb and Joshua) witnessed unprecedented miracles: plagues, Red Sea crossing, Sinai revelation, daily manna, water from rock, cloud guidance. Despite this overwhelming evidence, they refused persistent faith.
Questions for Reflection
- Why does greater spiritual light bring greater accountability when rejected?
- How can you ensure that exposure to God's truth produces faith rather than hardened unbelief?
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Analysis & Commentary
God declares that those who 'have seen my glory, and my miracles' in Egypt and wilderness yet 'have tempted me now these ten times' will not see the Promised Land. The number 'ten times' may be literal or idiomatic for completeness, indicating exhaustive testing of God's patience. Seeing miracles without believing brings greater judgment than never seeing them (Matthew 11:21-24).